IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 18th DECEMBER 2012 AT IGHTHAM MOTE AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING 1. A Presentation and Recommendation by Andrew Gilbert of Latitute for a Contractor for the Extension to

Ightham Car Park in the Recreation Ground.

2. APOLOGIES 3. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/03185/FL Pine Ridge, Common Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9AY Replace existing garage with oak framed two bay garage with timber weatherboard wall panels and home office in roof space. Applicant: Mr R Drummond, Pine Ridge, Common Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AY. We have considered two previous applications which were somewhat grander than the current proposal and which were rejected by TMBC. The current proposal seems proportionate for the plot and we propose no objection. TM/12/03405/FL 1 And 2 Fen Pond Cottages, Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9JF Erection of 2 storey extension and open covered porch to single dwelling comprised of amalgamation of No. 1 and 2 Fen Pond Cottages. Applicant: Mr John Benfield, 1 Fen Pond Cottage, Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Kent TN15 9JF – No Objection TM/12/03520/FL Chestnut End, 1 Tebbs Way, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9BJ Proposed rear extension to form larger kitchen, utility to rear of garage and link between kitchen and utility. Applicant: Mr And Mrs D Willoughmby, Chestnut End, 1 Tebbs Way, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9BJ – No objection. TM/12/03348/FL 9 Durlings Orchard, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9HW Proposed outbuilding to land adjoining 9 Durlings Orchard Applicant: Mr Gary Taylor, 9 Durlings Orchard, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9HW *Not Yet Received TM/12/03452/FL Tanglewood Sevenoaks Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9AD Provision of new swimming pool and detached ancillary domestic outbuilding including an underground basement to provide changing rooms, home office, games room/summer house, gym, sauna, steam room and plantroom for swimming pool. Applicant: Mr & Mrs J Sobrany – This application puts the boiler house and other buildings that could be built under Permitted Development in a basement. It is an elegant solution. The surface building is identical to that granted on Appeal. We Support. TM/12/03361/FL Sherwood Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DT Rear dormer and rooflights to front, rear and side roof slopes Applicant: Mr & Mrs Jeroen Van Bezooijen Sherwood Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DT. *Not Yet Received

Planning Application Granted TM/11/02816/FL

Gibbons Place Tonbridge Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AP Erection of an agricultural/storage barn to service 50 acre farm and Gibbons Place. Approved on 22 November 2012

TM/12/03141/TPOC

Oakfield House Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DU Beech Tree - reduce by 30% to reshape. Approved on 20 November 2012

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 20th November 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Trees Opposite Chequers 30mph Roundels Repainting – April 2013 New Bollards along A25 Coach Road to Oldbury Lane Junction – January 2013 Common Road Closure 25th April – 28th June 2013 – Gas Works Overgrown Hedges Busty Lane Mrs Chesson – Lease for Guide hut - Update Proposed new scout/football building - Quotations Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Quotes Received Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website – Update 6. CORRESPONDENCE Proposed changes to parking restrictions in Ightham KCC – Precept/Budget/Dispensation Forms Community Speed Watch Speeding Cars along Borough Green Road Dangerous Parking – Rectory Lane Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge Request for Modern Bus Shelter UltraFast Broadband Localism Act 2011– New Standards Regime Protecting Playing Fields – Ightham FC Pitch Levelling – Possible Grant 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to December) £397.66 Financial position at 31st November 2012 Current account -£3,507.80 (including unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £159,772.55 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING There will be a short presentation by Inspector Adrian Allen. 8. APOLOGIES 9. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 10. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/03141/TNCA Oakfield House, Copt Hall Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9DU Beech Tree - Reduce by 30% to reshape. No objection providing Liz Guthrie is content. TM/11/02816/FL Gibbons Place, Tonbridge Road, Ightha,m, Sevenoaks, TN15 9AP Erection of agricultural/storage barn to service 50 acre farm and Gibbons Place, revised plans – No objection. TM/12/03218/AT/TM/12/03219/LB George & Dragon, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9HH Replacement of 2 non illuminated fascia signs and 2 car park signs. Planning Application Granted TM/12/02028/FL

Buckleigh House, Trycewell Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HN Erection of a tree house (Retrospective). Approved on 16 October 2012

TM/12/02471/FL

Roseleigh, Common Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9DY Rear conservatory. Approved on 19 October 2012

TM/12/02744/RD

Planet Plants, Back Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0NY Details pursuant to conditions 4 (materials), 5 (curtilage), 9 (levels), 10 (soft landscaping), 11 and 12 (ecology) and 13 (sustainability measures) on planning permission TM/11/01602/FL (Revised application for the erection of a detached dwelling house for occupation by the Horticultural Manager of the nursery). Approved on 19 October 2012

TM/12/02757/TNCA

Heronshaw, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9DE Pollard dying Oak over hanging Oldbury Lane and school entrance to 3.85m. No Objection on 16 October 2012

TM/12/02783/TNCA

Oldbury Farm House, Oldbury Lane Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9DE T1: mature Yew - reduce back from building to give approx 2m clearance, reduce height by approx. 10%; T2: mature Yew - reduce to height of hedge; T3: mature hazel - reduce overhang and reduce height by approx. 25%; T4: mature Hazel -

reduce overhang and reduce height by approx 25%. No Objection on 16 October 2012

TM/12/02398/FL

Jordans, Copt Hall Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9DU Two storey and single storey side extension Approved on 24 October 2012

TM/12/02574/FL

29 - 35 Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9JE Demolition of 4no. bungalows and construction of 7no. 3 bedroom houses with associated front and rear gardens plus 2 no. parking spaces per plot Approved on 26 October 2012

TM/12/02951/RD

Little Cluny, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HE Details of Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission TM/12/00317/FL (Alterations and extensions to existing chalet type dwelling amounting to a change of design to the previously permitted scheme (ref TM/09/02855/FL)). Approved on 25 October 2012

TM/12/02784/TNCA

Oast Cottage, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9DG G1: group of cypress - reduce to approx. 3m in height. No Objection on 16 October 2012

TM/12/02750/RD

The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9HH Details of secondary glazing pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission TM/11/03253/FL. Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey). Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings). Approved on 29 October 2012

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 16th October 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – Lease for Guide hut - Letter Proposed new scout/football building - Quotations Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Construction Contract Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website – Update 6. CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Remedial Tree works Community Speed Watch Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to November £397.66 Cleaning Services Group Ltd (paid) £184.00 Ightham Village Hall £150.00 KCC – Landscape Services – Remedial Tree Works £1,844.00 Financial position at 31st October 2012 Current account - £2,156.28 (including unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £161,569.55

8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL

MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 16th OCTOBER 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING

11. APOLOGIES 12. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 13. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/02744/RD Planet Plants, Back Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0NY Details pursuant to conditions 4 (materials), 5 (curtilage), 9 (levels), 10 (soft landscaping), 11 and 12 (ecology) and 13 (sustainability measures) on planning permission TM/11/01602/FL (Revised application for the erection of a detached dwelling house for occupation by the Horticultural Manager of the nursery) Applicant: Planet Plants, Mr & Mrs McKenna, Back Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9AU – We fully support the proposals in this application pursuant to conditions on planning permissions. TM/12/02572/FL Mount Farm, Borough Green Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent Retrospective application for the retention of 5 agricultural buildings to be used for; Building 1 (livestock shelter), Building 2 (chicken shed/ chicken run and dog kennel), Building 3 (Dry storage), Building 4 (office/ mess-room/ cold store / meat packaging and Building 11 (Wild boar feed store) Applicant: Mr N Connell TM/12/02634/FL Mount Farm, Borough Green Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent Stationing of a mobile home for a temporary period of 3 years. Applicant: Mr N Connell TM/12/02750/RD The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Details of secondary glazing pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission TM/11/03253/FL (Change of use of public house to residential (single dwellinghouse). Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey). Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings). Applicant: Mr M Ling Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Kent TN15 9HH - No objection. TM/12/02792/FL Bewley Yew Tree, Tonbridge Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9AP Demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of replacement dwelling with associated new access and parking facilities. Applicant: Mr & Mrs Vincent Power Bewley Yew Tree Tonbridge Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AP - We have reservations about the desirability of demolishing Bewley Yew Tree since we believe the application may understate the house’s historical and architectural interest. Furthermore, it fits comfortably into the Bewley area of Ightham and we feel the much larger executive style neo-georgian house proposed as a replacement would be more obtrusive within the AONB. TM/12/02646/FL Land To The North Of Sevenoaks Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent

The replacement of 3 no. existing antenna with 3 no. CSQ9865A antenna, plus the installation of 1 no. 600mm dish. The installation of 3 no. equipment cabinets and associated equipment and the removal of 2 no. cabinets upon the installation of the Huwaei BTS cabinet. Applicant: Everything Everywhere Hatfield Business Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10. Planning Application Granted TM/12/02130/LRD

The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HH Details of materials and joinery pursuant to conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission TM/11/03252/LB (Listed Building Application: Demolish single storey rear kitchen and attached toilet block together with small two storey rear lobby and first floor toilet. Extend with a two storey rear extension and a single storey timber frame ground floor garden room. A single storey timber frame garage together with front boundary wall and wrought iron railings and internal alterations, including rear windows & doors), being Oakhurst Multired Stock Brick. Approved on 21 September 2012.

TM/12/02278/FL

Brockhill, Rectory Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9AJ Demolition of existing stable block and erection of a shed and glasshouse. Approved on 21 September 2012

TM/12/01880/FL

The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HH Erection of detached garage with studio/guest bedroom in roof space with dormer windows, log store and external staircase. Approved on 25 September 2012

TM/12/02446/RD

The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HH Details of a written scheme of investigation, archaeological watching brief, landscaping and details of privacy screen pursuant to conditions 4, 5, 6 and 8 of TM/11/03253/FL (Change of use of public house to residential (single dwellinghouse). Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey). Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings). Approved on 27 September 2012

TM/12/02541/LB

The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9HH Listed Building Application: Replacement of all windows to front elevation with painted timber box-framed, single glazed sash windows. Approved on 2 October 2012

TM/12/02649/TNCA

Glenwood, Spring Lane, And 9-10 Oldbury Close, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 9DJ. Front of property: Various tree works. No Objection on 2 October 2012

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 18th September 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Flooding Outside The Cottage Road Closures – Oldbury Lane 26 Oct – 18th Feb 2013, Common Road 25th April 2013 – 28th June 2013 Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Construction Contract Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website – Draft template available TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane - Appeal Cess pit outside Skips Cars/overgrown hedges in field by A25 junction 6. CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Installation of additional Silo for recycled block material KCC – Remedial Tree works Community Speed Watch Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge Electoral Review – Local Boundary Commission 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to October) £397.66 Parish Clerk Expenses (July – September) £267.82 Planning for Drought Conference £75.00 Warners Solicitors – Professional Fees £2,112.00 Financial position at 31st August 2012 Current account - £6,003.01 (including unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £161,569.55 8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING

14. APOLOGIES 15. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 16. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/02574/FL - 29 - 35 Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9JE - Demolition of 4 bungalows and construction of 7 3 bedroom houses with associated front and rear gardens plus 2 parking spaces per plot Applicant: Circle Housing Group Mr Paul Hicks Basted House Harrison Road Borough Green Kent TN15 8PB Agent: Clague Mr Lee Batten 62 Burgate Canterbury Kent CT1 2BH TM/12/02649/TNCA - Glenwood, Spring Lane And 9-10 Oldbury Close Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DJ - Front of property: Various Tree works. Applicant: Mr Mark Bradley 9 Oldbury Close Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DJ TM/12/02471/FL - Roseleigh Common Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DY - Rear Conservatory Applicant: Ms Gillian H Averill Roseleigh Common Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DY. No Objection TM/12/02398/FL - Jordans Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DU - 2 storey and single storey side extension. Applicant: Mr And Mrs Labram Jordans Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DU Agent: Mr Colin Orchard 46 York Road Cheam Surrey SM2 6HH. No Objection. TM/12/02446/RD - The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH - Details of materials and a written scheme of investigation, archaeological watching brief, landscaping and details of privacy screen pursuant to conditions 4, 5 and 8 of TM/11/03253/FL (Change of use of public house to residential (single dwellinghouse). Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey). Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings Applicant: Mr M Ling Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Kent TN15 9HH Agent: Ashborn Associates Mr D Giles Brushwood Stack Lane Hartley Kent DA3 8BL. No Objection.

TM/12/02447/RD - Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH - Details of archaeological watching brief pursuant to conditions 2 of TM/11/03250/FL (Change of use of The Coach House to residential use as an extension to Rose Cottage. New two storey extension to form link between Rose Cottage and The Coach House, single storey rear garden room extension plus associated works, including new front boundary railings). Applicant: Mr M Ling Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Kent TN15 9HH. No Objection. TM/12/01880/FL - The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Erection of detached garage with studio/guest bedroom in roof space with dormer windows, log store and external staircase. Applicant: Mr Martin Ling Ye Olde Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH. No Objection. TM/12/02278/FL - Brockhill Rectory Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AJ - Demolition of existing stable block and erection of a shed and glasshouse. Applicant: Mr Bruce Ponting Brockhill Rectory Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AJ. No Objection. TM/12/02487/LRD - Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH - Details of materials and joinery pursuant to conditions 2 and 3 of TM/11/03391/LB (Listed Building Application: Extension to The Coach House to provide a two storey link with Rose Cottage and internal and external alterations to form habitable accommodation). Applicant: Mr M Ling Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH. No Objection. TM/12/02130/LRD - The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Details of materials pursuant to condition 2 on planning permission TM/11/03252/LB (Listed Building Application: Demolish single storey rear kitchen and attached toilet block together with small two storey rear lobby and first floor toilet. Extend with a two storey rear extension and a single storey timber frame ground floor garden room. A single storey timber frame garage together with front boundary wall and wrought iron railings and internal alterations, including rear windows & doors), being Oakhurst Multired Stock Brick. Applicant: Mr M Ling Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Kent TN15 9HH. No Objection. Planning Application Granted TM/11/03570/RD

Greenboughs Coach Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0PF Details of archaeological watching brief submitted pursuant to conditions 8 of planning permission TM/10/01431/FL (Alterations to planning consent TM/09/00063/FL (demolition of existing house and garage and construction of new house, garage and pool building). Approved on 21 August 2012.

TM/12/02052/FL

Leathercoat House Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9JD Single storey side extension with pitched roof and retaining wall to rear Approved on 23 August 2012.

TM/12/02264/TNCA

Copthall Cottage Ismays Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9BB Remove Thuja, too close to property and drains. No Objection on 28 August 2012.

TM/12/01464/FL

Tanglewood Sevenoaks Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AD Erection of triple bay garage and demolition of existing stables building.

Approved on 7 September 2012. 4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 21st August 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Construction Contract Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane - Appeal Road Closures Painting of Footbridge 6. CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Installation of additional Silo for recycled block material KCC – Remedial Tree works quote Minerals & Waste Site Plans – Preferred Options Openness & Transparency on personal interests Community Speed Watch Draft Letter on Trees, hedges, properties and the public highway Audit Commission – Conclusion of Audit and right to inspect Annual Return/Appointment of Littlejohn LLP as External Auditor Relate – Request for donation Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge Kent Downs AONB Countryside Day 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st August) £397.66 Playsafe Limited – Annual Inspection £93.60 Southern Testing – CBR Tests for Car Park (processed) £690.00* Financial position at 31st August 2012 Current account - £2,841.94 (including £2584.06 unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £125,303.19 8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 21st AUGUST 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING

1. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/01683/FL - Applegarth Farm, High Cross Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NN, Four bedroom detached living accommodation and detached double garage for owners of Denmark Kennels. “We fully support this application to reintroduce planning consent for a second dwelling on this site for the reasons given. This will enable Dermark Kennels to continue to flourish and provide a valuable local service”. TM/12/01919/FL - Old Orchard, Ismays Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent ,TN15 9BE Single storey front and side extensions. “This property has been considerably enlarged in the past and we leave it to TMBC to judge whether these further additions to the bulk of the house are acceptable”. TM/12/02026/TNCA – The Chequers, the Street, Ightham, TN15 9HH T1 – Fell leaning Ash, T2 – Crown lift Sycamore and remove Ivy, remove Leylandii and Reduce Hazel. “The removal of these two trees will improve the treescape from the Village Hall Car Park, no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content”. TM/12/02037/FL - The Gatehouse, Rectory Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9AJ, Extension to house Plant Room. “A modest extension proposed, which is within the existing lines of the property in sympathetic materials. Therefore we propose no objection”. TM/12/02052/FL - Leathercoat House, Fen Pond Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent ,TN15 9JD, Single storey side extension with pitched roof and retaining wall to rear. “No objection”. TM/12/02101/TPOC – Cobdene, Common Road, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9AX. Scots Pine - Work as described in specification. “No objection providing Liz Guthrie is content”.

TM/12/02264/TNCA - Copthall Cottage. Ismays Road. Ightham. Sevenoaks. Kent, TN15 9BB, Remove Thuja, too close to property and drains. “No objection providing Liz Guthrie is content”. TM/12/01672/OA - Selected Plants Nursery Ismays Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NY, Outline Application: Erection of a nursery managers dwelling at Selected Plants, seeking approval for access only. TM/12/02028/FL - Buckleigh House Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HN Erection of a tree house. Planning Application Granted TM/12/01327/RD

Bank House Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HL Details submitted pursuant to condition 2 (archaeological watching brief), condition 3 (landscaping scheme) and condition 4 (details of materials) in respect of planning permission TM/11/03058/FL (Change of use of amenity land to garden and engineering operations to create parking area with retaining wall), Approved on 26 July 2012.

TM/12/01665/FL

Highlands Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HL Erection of greenhouse (outbuilding), Approved on 2 August 2012.

TM/12/01891/FL

Penfold Coach Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0PE Single storey front extension, Approved on 8 August 2012

TM/12/01999/FL

Chippings Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9JF Two storey side and rear extensions (Resubmission of TM/12/00110/FL) Approved on 9 August 2012

TM/12/02026/TNCA

The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH T1 - Fell leaning Ash; T2 - Crown lift Sycamore and remove ivy. Remove Leylandii hedge. Reduce Hazel, No Objection on 7 August 2012

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 17th July 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Construction Contract Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane Road Closures 6.CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Tree safety inspection report DCLG Consultation on Payments by Parish & Community Councils and Charter Trustees (11 Sept) Minerals & Waste Site Plans – Preferred Options Salt & Sand Jumbo Bag order

Resurfacing Works Community Speed Watch 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st August) £397.66 Citizens Advice Bureau Donation £100.00 KCC – Grounds Maintenance £804.28 KCC – Tree Safety Inspection £600.00 Robert Lee-Amies – Work at Recreation Ground and Village Hall £339.78 EDF - Electricity Bill for the Pavillion £51.00 Antony Edwards – Maintenance of Church Grounds £820.80 Financial position at 31st July 2012 Current account - £6,758 (including £995.29 unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £125,303.19 8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 17th JULY 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING

2. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/01665/FL – Highlands, Trycewell Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, KENT TN15 9H. Erection of Greenhouse (outbuilding) – No Objection “This is a top end green house sensitively positioned”. TM/12/01464/FL - Tanglewood Sevenoaks Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AD. Erection of triple bay garage and demolition of existing stables building. TM/12/01891/FL - Penfold Coach Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0PE. Single storey front extension. TM/12/01999/FL - Chippings Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9JF. Two storey side and rear extensions (Resubmission of TM/12/00110/FL). No Objection. TM/12/02026/TNCA - The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH. Fell two Ash trees with decay at base and leaning over garden. Planning Application Granted TM/12/01615/TNCA

4 Oldbury Close Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DJ Fell Golden Cupressus, Douglas Fir and Leylandii (too large, causing excessive shading). No Objection on 26 June 2012

TM/12/01700/TNCA

Yew Tree Cottage Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HL Yew Tree - Reduce crown by 50% (tree in decline - lack of foliage in upper crown). No Objection on 3 July 2012

TM/12/01354/FL

Dendron Lodge Sandy Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9BA Alterations and extension to garage consisting of new roof design, installation of

dormer and lean-to store extension to its north-west side Approved on 3 July 2012

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 19th June 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Construction Contract Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website – Gel Creative TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane Road Closures – Update Painting of Bridge 6.CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Tree safety inspection report Broadband Campaign - Letter from Open Reach Kent Minerals & Waste Consultation Plan – Our Comments NALC New Code of Conduct Tonbridge & Malling Citizens Advice Bureau – Request for donation Quote from JH Gardening Services The Conservation Volunteers 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st August) £397.66 Parish Clerk Expenses £247.79 Antony Edwards: Maintenance to Church Grounds and Ivy Hatch £934.76 Gel Creative – Deposit for Website (paid) £277.50 St Peters Church – Printing £72.50 Bob Lee Amies – Work at Recreation Ground, Village Hall and War Memorial £527.25 Financial position at 31st June 2012 Current account - £9087.44 (including unpresented cheques) Deposit account - £115,287.13 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 19th JUNE 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

MONTHLY MEETING

3. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/01615/TNCA – 4 Oldbury Close, Ightham – Fell Golden Cupressus, Douglas Fir and Leylandii (too large, causing excessive shading) – No Objection TM/11/01191/FL – Erection of 177 dwellings, creation of 6.83 HA of open space – Borough Green – We welcome the division of the proposed development into two phases with continuing access for landfill to Standgate Quarry until the site is completely filled in, restored and returned to agriculture. We remain concerned that the impact of traffic movements from the development on the adjoining narrow lanes in Ightham should be minimised. TM/12/01354/FL – Dendron Lodge, Sandy Lane, - Re roof garage, installation of dormer in south eastern roof elevation and construction of store to north west elevation of garage – No Objection TM/12/01700/TNCA – Yew Tree Cottage, Trycewell Lane – Yew Tree, reduce crown by 50% (tree in decline – lack of foliage in upper crown) – No Objection if Liz Guthrie is content.

Planning Applications granted TM/11/00794/FL

The Ightham Sandpit Borough Green Road Ightham Sevenoaks TN15 9JB Retention of portable building (building 9), change of use of buildings 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8 for storage purposes, use of buildings 3 and 9 for office purposes and use of buildings 5 and 6 for the storage purposes and/or the storage, repair or maintenance of machinery or plant used for mineral extraction Approved on 15 May 2012

TM/11/03564/RD

Greenboughs Coach Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0PF Details of materials, landscape and boundary, acoustic assessment, soil

contamination, external lighting, levels and surface water pursuant to conditions 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11 on planning permission TM/10/01431/FL [Alterations to planning consent TM/09/00063/FL (demolition of existing house and garage and construction of new house, garage and pool building) Approved on 16 May 2012

TM/12/01106/FL

Greenfields Jubilee Crescent Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AE Two storey side extension and two storey rear extension plus single storey orangery to rear Approved on 28 May 2012

TM/11/01602/FL

Planet Plants Back Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NY Revised application for the erection of a detached dwelling house for occupation by the Horticultural Manager of the nursery Approved on 1 June 2012

TM/12/00416/FL

The Lodge Ightham Court Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9JF Single storey kitchen extension. Approved on 29 May 2012

TM/12/01350/TPOC

7 Nutfields Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9EA Fell Sycamore and Goat Willow; Pollard Goat Willow at 4m; Reduce Birch by 25%; and Remove lowest branch from small Oak Approved on 6 June 2012

TM/12/01351/TPOC

7 Nutfields Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9EA Two Beech trees - Cut back lower branch of each (interfering with garage) Approved on 6 June 2012

TM/12/01366/TNCA

Prestons Farmhouse Rectory Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AJ Fell conifer causing damage to pond No Objection on 6 June 2012

Planning Application Refused TM/12/00972/FL

Stone Acre Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DT Single storey side extension (including demolition of existing extension) to form granny annexe. Formation of additionalrooms in roof space Refused on 17 May 2012

TM/12/00956/FL

The Cottage (formerly Coquetdale) Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15

9DD Proposed two bay cart-lodge Refused on 22 May 2012

TM/11/01444/FL

Woodfold Old Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AH Variation of conditions 1 and 2 on TM/07/01238/FL: Change of use for stationing of two caravans for residential use, fencing and sheds for occupation by a single gypsy family. Refused on 31 May 2012

Planning Appeals

4. MINUTES Approval of the meeting held on 17th May 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Contract Tender Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website – Gel Creative Big Tidy Up – Busty Lane School Recreation Grounds Ightham Coxcombe Fair – Amber Langis Allotments – Request for payment from Rugg Gun, Llewellyn, Lyons and Ransom 6.CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Tree safety inspection report Try Angle Awards – Sponsorship £100 donation TMBC – Lights in Village Hall Car Park TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane Make Kent Quicker Broadband Campaign Voucher for Maggie Williams KCC – 50mph Speed Limit - Letter Kent Minerals & Waste Consultation Plan CPRE Protect Kent – VAT on Listed Buildings Cobnuts Restoration Project at Ivy Hatch Kenward Trust – Request for donation 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st July) £397.66 EDF Energy £88.92 GA Willingham & Sons £1,823.71 Cobnut Restoration Project £3078.00 Transfer of funds from Reserve Account to Current Account £10,000 Financial position at 31st May 2012 Current account - £1,790.76 (including unpresented cheques totalling £981.10) Deposit account - £135,287.13 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 15th MAY 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA

ANNUAL MEETING Election of Chairman Election of Vice Chairman Election of: Working Groups and Representatives Playground Working Group – Cllrs Mitchem and Willingham Footpaths – Cllr Edwards Ightham Tennis Club – Cllr Chartres Scouts Representative – Cllrs Mitchem and Holden Village Hall Representative – Cllr Willingham Ightham Primary School – Cllr Chartres Tree Warden – Cllr Brierley St Peter’s Church – Cllr Cracknell

MONTHLY MEETING

4. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

TM/12/00956/FL Coquetdale, Oldbury Lane, Ightham – Proposed two bay cart-lodge – We object on

the grounds that this would constitute over development of a small plot in a conservation area.

TM/12/00972/FL Stone Acre, Copt Hall Road, Ightham – Single storey side extension (inc demolition

of existing extension) to form granny annexe. Formation of addition rooms in roof space. – No Objection

TM/12/01106/FL Greenfields, Jubilee Crescent – Two storey side ectension and two storey rear

extension plus single storey orangery. TM/12/01366/TNCA Prestons Farmhouse, Rectory Lane - Fell Conifer causing damage to pond. TM/12/01350/TPOC 7 Nutfields - Fell Sycamore and Goat Willow, pollard Goat Willow, reduce Birch and

remove branch from Oak tree. TM/12/01351/TPOC 7 Nutfields – Cut back branches of 2 Beech trees that are interfering with the

garage. TM/12/01327/RD Bank House, Trycewell Lane, Change of use of amenity land to garden and creation

of parking area. Planning Applications granted TM/12/00658/FL

Lambtons High Cross Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NN Internal alterations and addition of 2 no. dormer windows to front elevation together with 2 no. Conservation windows to each oast & creation of oast link at second floor level. Approved on 18 April 2012

TM/12/00477/FL

9 Durlings Orchard Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HW Retention of chestnut post and rail fencing which has been erected in place of post and wire fencing, Approved on 27 April 2012

TM/12/00889/TNCA

Spring Cottage Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HN Oak tree - Remove crown by approximately 20% in neighbours side and dead wood No Objection on 24 April 2012

TM/12/00837/TEN

Setters Cottage Borough Green Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HU Installation of green telecommunications cabinet Prior Approval Not Required on 1 May 2012

TM/12/00853/FL

Double Dance Tonbridge Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AT Proposed demolition of existing single storey utility and construction of new single storey kitchen extension, plus internal alterations Approved on 3 May 2012

TM/12/01090/TNCA

Church Of St Peter Fen Pond Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent Remove various trees as specified No Objection on 8 May 2012

Planning Application Refused Planning Appeals 4. MINUTES of the meeting held on 17th April 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground - Contract Tender The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Little Cobs car park Website Big Tidy Up – Busty Lane 6.CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Quotation for annual visual tree safety inspection report Home-Start South West Kent – support and friendship for families – donation request Try Angle Awards – Sponsorship TMBC Gypsy site at Old Lane Village SOS – Big Lottery Fund Trees to Treasure Heritage Open Days 2012 Spring Clean for the Queen and Win £10,000 Make Kent Quicker Broadband Campaign AON – Insurance Renewal 7. FINANCE Mandate to be signed to include Cllr Cracknell as signatory The following accounts are submitted for payment: J P Stephens – website £30.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st June) £397.66 Home Start – Donation £200.00 Amber Langis Ltd – Road Closure £918.00 Robert Lee Amies – March & April £563.46 Financial position at 30th April 2012 Current account - £2,873.46 (including unpresented cheques totaling £647.64) Deposit account - £93,995.27 (to be verified) 11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 17th APRIL 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA 7. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS 3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/11/02816/FL Gibbons Place, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – erection of agricultural/storage barn to service

50 acre farm and Gibbons Place - we support this proposal to erect an attractive traditional barn within the domestic curtilage of Gibbons Place in order to provide agricultural storage for the 50 acre farm rather than the alternative of erecting an unattractive modern building on the adjoining field, which does not require planning permission.

TM/12/00889/TNCA Spring Cottage, Trycewell Lane, Ightham – Oak tree – remove crown by approximately 20%

in neighbours side and dead wood – no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content TM/12/00837/TEN Setters Cottage, Borough Green Road, Ightham – installation of green telecommunictions

cabinet – no objection TM/12/00853/FL Double Dance, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – proposed demolition of existing single storey

utility and construction of new singlestorey kitchen extension, plus internet alterations – we support this proposal for a modest extension, replacing an existing single storey utility room, which we consider will have the effect of improving the elevation to north and east.

TM/12/01090/TNCA St Peters Church – Remove various trees as specified. TM/12/00901/TNCA Double Dance, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – Oak and Sycamore – remove crowns by 30% to

maintain amenity value – no objection Planning Applications granted TM/11/02108/FL

Ightham Recreation Ground Sevenoaks Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent Proposed extension to an existing public car park on Ightham Recreation Ground. Approved on 27 March 2012

TM/11/03058/FL

Bank House Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HL Change of use of amenity land to garden and engineering operations to create parking area with retaining wall. Approved on 27 March 2012

TM/12/00378/LB

Bewley Farm Tonbridge Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AP Demolition of existing carport to be replaced with new biomass boiler and pellet store. Renovation of existing garden store. Approved on 27 March 201

TM/11/03250/FL

Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH - Change of use of The Coach House to residential use as an extension to Rose Cottage. New two storey extension to form link between Rose Cottage and The Coach House, single storey rear garden room extension plus associated works, including new front boundary railings. Approved on 4 April 2012

TM/11/03252/LB

The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Listed Building Application: Demolish single storey rear kitchen and attached toilet block together with small two storey rear lobby and first floor toilet. Extend with a two storey rear extension and a single storey timber frame ground floor garden room. A single storey timber frame garage together with front boundary wall and wrought iron railings and internal alterations, including rear windows & door. Approved on 4 April 2012

TM/11/03253/FL

The Chequers Inn The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Change of use of public house to residential (single dwellinghouse). Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey). Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings. Approved on 4 April 2012

TM/11/03391/LB

Rose Cottage The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HH Listed Building Application: Extension to The Coach House to provide a two storey link with Rose Cottage and internal and external alterations to form habitable accommodation. Approved on 4 April 2012

TM/12/00317/FL

Little Cluny The Street Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HE Alterations and extensions to existing chalet type dwelling amounting to a change of design to the previously permitted scheme (ref TM/09/02855/FL). Approved on 5 April 2012

TM/12/00717/FLX

4 And 5 Manor Farm Cottages Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DG Renewal of planning permission TM/09/00002/FL (Extension to rear/side of existing domestic property, single storey consisting of kitchen area, dining and living space, removal of 2no. trees with replanting). Approved on 10 April 2012

TM/12/00547/TPOC

Three Birches Common Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DY 1. Oak on north side of plot hanging over conservatory at rear of house. Reduction by 25% because of degree of overhanging to the rear of the house and potential damage to property. 2. Oak at far west point of the plot, adjacent to lane to house. Reduction by up to 20%. We have had a tree surgeon look at the tree who believes it would benefit from a reduction to encourage healthy re-growth as currently the density of foliage/crown is well below other oaks we have on the plot, and many of the branches are covered in lichen and mosses. Several dead branches at high level. 3. Oak located on north boundary of plot over vegetable patch. Reduction by 20% because of excessive height and width for proximity to the house. 4. Oak located to west of driveway. Reduction by 20% because of excessive shading to the front of the plot and size of tree for proximity to house and garage. 5. Oak tree to east of driveway. Reduction by 20% because of excessive shading and proximity to the house; and continued damage / interference with overhead telephone and electricity cables. Approved on 3 April 2012

Planning Application Refused Planning Appeals TM/11/03501/FL Old Orchard Jubilee Crescent, Ightham – demolition of existing garage and construction of

new garage with games room over. 4. MINUTES of the meeting held on 20th March 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Recreation Ground entrance – attention to ‘no camping’ sign Little Cobs car park Website Organic Nursery – agricultural tenancy Big Tidy Up – Busty Lane Lease of land adjascent to Bellevue 6.CORRESPONDENCE KCC – Quotation for annual visual tree safety inspection report Home-Start South West Kent – support and friendship for families – donation request KALC – annual subscription & Chairmanship Mentoring Programme Heart of Kent Hospice – donation appeal KCC – Parish Council Legal Scheme District Quest Camp – Scouts Oldbury Hill Campsite – World Record Attempt Armed Forces day – Flagpole Try Angle Awards – Sponsorship MacMillan Williams – Request for minutes dating to Jan 2007 re A25 Junction Bank Mandate – Change of Signatory/ Passing of Resolution 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment:

Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) annual subscription 668.14 VAT 133.63 £801.77 J P Stephens – website £30.00 The Heart of Kent Hospice - (brought forward from March meeting) £200.00 TMBC – Non-domestic rates bill for Village Hall £261.06 Easily – domain name hosting 24.99 VAT 5.00 £29.99 Red Cross – For Coxcombe Fair £200.00 Parish Clerk Salary (to 1st May) £397.66 Ruth Morris Invoice £398.92 Financial position at 30th March 2012 Current account - £5,410.75 (including unpresented cheques totaling £1,159.96) Deposit account - £93,995.27 12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 20th MARCH 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA 8. APOLOGIES:. 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS. 3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/12/00378/LB Bewley Farm, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – demolition of existing carport to be replaced with

new biomass boiler and pellet store. Renovation of existing garden store – no objection. TM/11/03058/FL Bank House, Trycewell Lane, Ightham – amended site location – change of use of amenity

land to garden and engineering operations to create parking area with retaining wall – no objection

TM/12/00547/TPOC Three Birches, Common Road, Ightham – reduce five Oak trees by 20%-25% - no objection

if Liz Guthrie is content. TM/12/00477/FL 9 Durlings Orchard, Ightham – retention of chestnut post and rail fencing which has been

erected in place of post and wire fencing – no objection. TM/12/00416/FL The Lodge, Ightham Court, Fen Pond Road, Ightham – single storey kitchen extension – no

objection. TM/12/00438/TNCA Amended application with regards to the Monterey Cypress (T4) which needs to be felled as

it is diseased TM/12/00317/FL Little Cluny, The Street, Ightham – alterations and extensions to existing chalet type dwelling

amounting to a change of design to the previously permitted scheme (ref TM/09/02855/Fl) TM/12/00717/FLX 4 and 5 Manor Farm Cottages, Oldbury Lane, Ightham – renewal of planning permission

TM/09/00002/FL (extension to rear/side of existing domestic property, single storey consisting of kitchen area, dining and living space, removal of 2no. trees with replanting)

TM/12/00658/FL Lambtons, High Cross Road, Ivy Hatch – internal alterations and addition of 2no. dormer

windows to front elevation, together with 2no. conservation windows to each oast and creation of oast link at second floor level

Other Planning Matters TM/11/00794/FL For information only – amended drawings can be viewed at www.tmbc.gov.uk . The

Ightham Sandpit, Borough Green Road, Ightham – change of use of buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for storage purposes, use of buildings 3 and 9 for office purposed and change of use of weighbridge to lorry car park

Planning Applications granted TM/11/03560/FL Oaklands, Back Lane, Ightham – First floor extension for rooms in roof TM/12/00095/TNCA Trees at Tryces and Sping Cottage, Trycewell Lane and Ash Tree Farm,Mill Lane, Ightham –

selectively reduce/remove various trees as described between both properties TM/11/03521/TPOC The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Ightham – Extensive tree works TM/12/000294/TNCA Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch – Mature Beech hedge – re-pollard all trees and

remove dead stems to ground level TM/12/00286/TNCA Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch -T1: Common Ash (multi-stemmed) – fell due to health

and safety issues (close to shop on unstable bank), T2: Common Ash – reduce two outer scaffold limbs by approximately 50% (overhanging bridle route)

TM/12/00223/RD Selected Plants Nurseries, Ismays Road, Ivy Hatch – details submitted pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of planning permission TM/11/00901/FL 9Replacement of existing agricultural buildings with the erection of a general purpose agricultural building)

TM/12/00284/TNCA Fir Cottage, Ismays Road, Ightham – 3 Oaks – crown lift and trim back to allow more light to cottage

TM/12/00089/FL Hope Cottage, Common Road, Ightham – single storey side extension (resubmission of TM/11/02961/FL)

Planning Application Refused TM/12/00110/FL Chippings, Fen Pond Road, Ightham – two storey side and rear extension 4. MINUTES of the meeting held on 21st February 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration

Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Play area– muddy hollow at entrance Recreation Ground entrance – attention to ‘no camping’ sign Little Cobs car park Oldbury Close sign – re-erection Play equipment annual inspections 6.CORRESPONDENCE The Kent Men of Trees – competition 2012 South East Water – current water resources situation 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: Ruth Morris salary £397.66 Ruth Morris – reimbursement for printer ink cartiridge 21.66 VAT 4.83 £28.99 Ightham Village Hall – hall rent and storage charges £141.00 Ightham Coxcombe 2012 – additional funds for PA system and raffle ticket printing £370.00 R Lee-Amies – work to Recreation Ground and Village Hall £339.66 G A Willingham –clearing snow in Recreation Ground footpath to Ightham School 82.00 VAT 16.40 £98.40 Latitude Architects – Professional fees re car park extension 920.00 VAT 150.00 £1,070.00 Transport Solutions Consultant Ltd – transport statement re car park 1650.00 VAT 330.00 £1,980.00 Ben Larkham Associates Ltd – Arboricultural survey re car park 520.00 VAT 104.00 £624.00 Sheffords Chartered Surveyors – valuation for Skips and Scout buildings 500.00 VAT 100.00 £600.00 Sheffords Chartered Surveyors – valuation for parcel of land at Cobtree, Oldbury Lane 362.00 VAT 70.00 £432.00 Kent County Countil contribution to replacement parish maps £200.00 J P Stephens – website £30.00 Financial position at 29th February 2012 Current account - £1,525.71 (including unpresented cheques totaling £271.00) Deposit account – £103,897.32 13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 21st FEDRUARY 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA 9. APOLOGIES:. 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.

3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/11/03526 Camping and Caravan Club, Styants Bottom Road, Seal Chart – upgrades and

improvements to existing site including: extension to existing internal site access roads, tarmacadam resurfacing of all internal site access roads: extension to existing site opening period to 16 February to 5 January – no objection

TM/12/00095/TNCA Trees at Tryces and Sping Cottage, Trycewell Lane and Ash Tree Farm,Mill Lane, Ightham –

selectively reduce/remove various trees as described between both properties – no objection.

TM/11/03570/RD Greenboughs, Coach Road, Ivy Hatch – details of archaeological watching brief ref condition

8 of TM/10/01431/FL – demolition of existing house and garage and construction of new hour, garage and pool building – no objection.

TM/11/03564/RD Greenboughs, Coach Road, Ivy Hatch – details of landscape and boundary, acoustic

assessment, soil contamination, external lighting, levels and surface water pursuant to planning permission TM/10/01431/FL - demolition of existing house and garage and construction of new hour, garage and pool building – no objection.

TM/11/03058/FL Bank House, Trycewell Lane, Ightham – change of use of amenity land to garden and

engineering operation to create parking area with retaining wall. – no objection TM/11/03560/FL Oaklands, Back Lane, Ightham – First floor extension for rooms in roof - we have no

objection providing the previous approval for a loft conversion in the main house is relinquished. This house has been much enlarged in recent years and we think this should be the last expansion permitted

TM/12/00089/FL Hope Cottage, Common Road, Ightham – single storey side extension (resubmission of

TM/11/02961/FL) – we support this resubmission. TM/12/00110/FL Chippings, Fen Pond Road, Ightham – two storey side and rear extension – no objection TM/12/00223/RD Selected Plants Nurseries, Ismays Road, Ivy Hatch – details submitted pursuant to condition

2 (materials) of planning permission TM/11/00901/FL 9Replacement of existing agricultural buildings with the erection of a general purpose agricultural building) - we support the choice of materials and colours and hope this application can be approved without delay so that construction of the building can begin.

TM/12/00135/FL Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch – three parking meters in car park – no objection TM/12/00136/AT Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch – 3 No signs in car park related to parking meters – no

objection. TM/12/00284/TNCA Fir Cottage, Ismays Road, Ightham – 3 Oaks – crown lift and trim back to allow more light to

cottage - no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content. TM/12/00286/TNCA Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch -T1: Common Ash (multi-stemmed) – fell due to health

and safety issues (close to shop on unstable bank), T2: Common Ash – reduce two outer scaffold limbs by approximately 50% (overhanging bridle route) – no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content.

TM/12/000294/TNCA Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch – Mature Beech hedge – re-pollard all trees and

remove dead stems to ground level - no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content. TM/12/00412/TNCA Little Cluny, The Street, Ightham – T1, T2 and T3 (all Willow) to be felled to ground TM/12/00438/TNCA Charters, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – TI, poplar covered in Ivy – take tree down to ground

level. T2, Poplar x 4 – pollard reducing by 50%, T3 Monterey Cypress – take down to ground level, T4 Monterey Cypress – shorten and remove branches close to boundary - no objection providing Liz Guthrie is content

Planning Applications granted TM/11/03213/LB Meadlands, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – external alterations and repairs to jowl posts,

structural frame and brick panels. Removal of brick flue on north elevation, 2 replacement windows on east and west elevations and re-opening window on west elevation

TM/11/03228/FL The Ightham Club, Sevenoaks Road, Ightham – new entrance porch TM/11/03226/FL Ladywood, Coach Road, Ivy Hatch – new white T-shape conservatory on rear lefthand

corner of house and associated works TM/11/03437/TPOC Sycamores, Bates Hill, Ightham – 23 x Lime trees – epicormic growth to be removed up to 8

metres and sever the Ivy to allow greater levels of light to reach the property Planning Application Refused TM/11/03501/FL Old Orchard, Jubilee Crescent, Ightham – demolition of existing garage and construction of

new garage with games room over 4. MINUTES of the meeting held on 17th January 2012 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Play area– muddy hollow at entrance Recreation Ground entrance – attention to ‘no camping’ sign Little Cobs car park 6.CORRESPONDENCE Kent Highways – pot holes in Common road – repair date 12th March to coincide with BT road closure Samaritans – donation request – donated £100 in January 2011 KCC Landscape Services – annual tree inspection ROSPA/Playsafe Playgrounds Limited – annual inspections South East Water – Update on Metering programme South east Water – Drought Plan 7. FINANCE The following accounts are submitted for payment: Ruth Morris salary £397.66 Ruth Morris expenses £312.23 J P Stephens – website £30.00 Ightham Village Hall – hall rent and storage charges £141.00 Mr R G Willingham – reimburse boiler repair at Village Hall 70.00 VAT 14.00 £84.00 Roger Ward Limited – heating repairs at Village Hall 76.64 VAT 15.32 £91.96 AON Limited – Annual Insurance premium – Village Hall £2774.01 Samaritans – donation £100.00 Financial position at 31st January 2012 Current account - £5,188.82 Deposit account – £103,897.32 14. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 15. PUBLIC

IGHTHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD

ON TUESDAY 17th JANUARY 2012 AT IGHTHAM VILLAGE HALL AT 7.45pm

AGENDA 10. APOLOGIES:. 2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS. 3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS TM/11/03437/TPOC Sycamores, Bates Hill, Ightham – 23 x Lime trees – epicormic growth to be removed up to 8

metres and sever the Ivy to allow greater levels of light to reach the property – no objection TM/11/00794/FL H + H UK Ltd – Ightham Sandpit, Borough Green Road, Ightham – change of use of

buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for storage purposes, use of buildings 3 and 9 for office purposes and change o use of weighbridge to lorry car park

TM/11/03250/FL Rose Cottage, The Street, Ightham – change of use of Coach House to residential use as an

extension to Rose Cottage. New two storey extension to form link between the two, single storey rear garden room extension plus associated works, including new front boundary railings.

TM/11/03253/FL The Chequers Inn, The Street, Ightham – change of use of public house to residential (single

dwelling house). Demolition of existing rear projection (single storey)./ Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey rear garden room,. Single storey detached garage and new front boundary railings.

TM/11/03252/LB Listed Building Application – demolish single storey rear kitchen and attached toilet block

together with small two storey rear lobby and first floor toilet. Extend with a two storey rear extension and a single storey timber frame ground floor garden room. A singl estorey timber frame garage together with front boundary wall and wrought iron railings and internal alterations, including rear windows and doors.

TM/11/03391/LB Rose Cottage, The Street, Ightham – LBA – extension to Coach House to provide a two

storey link with Rose Cottage and internal and external alterations to form habitable accommodation.

TM/11/03501/FL Old Orchard, Jubilee Crescent, Ightham – demolition of existing garage and construction of

new garage with games room over TM/11/03521/TPOC The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Ightham – additional application (amended form) as the

Holm Oaks as described below are covered by a TPO G1. All shrubs/trees adjacent to rear boundary (mainly Jholm Oak, Laurel and Holly) in neighbour’s garden, located in the grounds of The Old Rectory – prune back up to approx heigh of 5-6m from level of raised area to allow more light into client’s shrub bed below

Planning Applications granted TM/11/02894/FL 2 Ramblers, Oldbury Lane, Ightham – car port to side of existing cottage TM/11/02526/LRD Bewley Farm, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – details pursuant to condition 6 (curtilage,

buildings , 7 (bat and bird mitigation), 8 (foul and surface water drainage), 9 (Landscaping) 10, sustainability measures), 11 (sustainability standards) and 12 (vehicle parking and turning) of planning permission TM/11/00929/FL for conversion of existing derelict granary (storage) building into 4 bedroom single family dwelling house

TM/11/02525/LRD Bewley Farm, Tonbridge Road, Ightham – details pursuant to conditions 2 and 3 (rainwater, goods and joinery and rooflights) to Listed Building Consent for conversion of existing derelict granary (storage) building into 4 bedroom single family dwelling house

TM/11/02842/FL Viewlands, Jubilee Crescent, Ightham – single storey front and side/two storey rear extensions

TM/11/03276/ELEX Church of St Peter, Fen Pond Road, Ightham – remove existing overhead line and poles TM/11/03307/TNCA 5 Oldbury Close, Ightham – Quercus Robor – fell because of excessive shading –amended

description received: remove the two main scaffold branches back to source leaving main vertical stem, reduce the remaining crown by approximately 20% to live points

KCC/TM/0489/2011 Ightham Primary School, Oldbury Lane – to renew planning permission for existing single class mobile at Ightham Primary School – building is not altered in any way

TM/11/02840/FL Viewlands, Jubilee Crescent, Ightham – Garden room to rear of property, less than 4m high TM/11/03175/ELEX Wesleyan Place, Chapel Row, Ightham – removal of existing overhead line and telegraph

pole and repositioning of telegraph pole and overhead line Planning Application Refused TM/11/02949/FL Five Acres, Sandy Lane, Ivy Hatch – new detached double garage TM/11/02961/FL Hope Cottage, Common Road, Ightham – single storey side extension Revised Planning Application Revised application (TM/11/01602/FL) for the erection of a detached dwelling house at Planet Plants, Back Lane, Ightham – application to be reported back to Area Planning Committee on 18th January 2012. 4. MINUTES of the meeting held on 20th December 2011 5. MATTERS ARISING Kent Highways – items to be reported: Mrs Chesson – lease for Guide hut Proposed new scout/football building Proposed new car parking area in Recreation Ground The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration Churchyard – dangerous tombstones Lime trees in Recreation Ground Play area– muddy hollow at entrance Recreation Ground entrance – attention to ‘no camping’ sign Little Cobs car park 6.CORRESPONDENCE TMBC – Community Fund: Parish/Town Council Bidding Round – bids to support Jubilee/Olympics Kent Highway Services – notification of closure of Ismays Road Ivy Hatch on 6th and 7th March 2012 Kent Highway Services – notification of closure Sandy Lane on 5th April 2012 7. FINANCE Setting of Precept for 2012/2013 The following accounts are submitted for payment: Ruth Morris salary £397.66 Ruth Morris – reimburse Domain name renewal fees to Easily Ltd 3.98 VAT 8.99 £40.78 J P Stephens – website £60.00 Financial position at 31st December 2011 Current account - £2,386.71 (including unpresented cheques totaling £1696.20) Deposit account – £108,897.32 16. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 17. PUBLIC